# Framed Courtyard Abodes The House of Nagahama Frames Several Gardens By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-nagahama References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/07/28/house-of-nagahama-japan-takashi-okuno/) & [okunotakashi.sakura.ne.jp](http://okunotakashi.sakura.ne.jp/) Matsuyama-based architect Takashi Okuno designed the '[House of Nagahama](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1),' a [single-storey home framed in timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects). Located in Japan's Ehime Prefecture, the home features a floorplan that orients itself around five gardens and terraces. Each of the rooms, which utilize local materials, open up to a separate outdoor space. The architect explains, "Taking advantage of the spacious site, I placed five gardens, each one with a different atmosphere, which are all designed to ensure privacy." At the center of the residence lies a living room featuring a distinct pitched roof made from exposed wooden joists. Four separate wings are positioned around the living room, with gardens slotted into the free spaces between rooms. In order to accentuate certain spaces and understate others, the architect played with the amount of light that filtered into the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Timber Framed Homes:** Opportunity for architects and builders to create unique and sustainable homes using timber framing techniques. - **Incorporating Outdoor Spaces:** Potential for architects and interior designers to design homes that seamlessly integrate with outdoor gardens and terraces. - **Privacy-focused Design:** Opportunity for architects to explore innovative ways to maximize privacy within residential designs while incorporating natural elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore new design possibilities by incorporating timber framing techniques and integrating outdoor spaces in homes. - **Construction:** Builders can specialize in constructing timber framed homes that offer unique and sustainable residential options for clients. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create cohesive and visually stunning spaces by incorporating outdoor gardens and terraces within residential designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md) - [Traditional Japanese-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doma-house.md) - [Local Timber Japanese Guesthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yawn-yard.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Memory-Reminiscent Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tane-garden-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md)